5 Butter-Ready Bread Recipes You Should Try

There’s something incredibly satisfying about pulling a warm loaf of bread from the oven, especially when it’s soft, golden, and ready for a generous slather of butter. Whether you prefer your bread crusty and rustic or soft and fluffy, having the perfect slice to complement butter can elevate any meal—or make a simple snack feel luxurious. Here are five butter-ready bread recipes that are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for spreading.

1. Classic White Sandwich Bread

Soft, fluffy, and versatile, this white bread is perfect for everyday use—and even better when toasted with butter.

Ingredients:

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 300 ml warm water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast in warm water with sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the yeast mixture and oil.
3. Knead the dough until smooth, about 10 minutes.
4. Let it rise for 1 hour, then shape and place in a greased loaf tin.
5. Let rise again for 30 minutes. Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool before slicing. Serve warm with butter or toast for a golden crunch.

2. Rustic No-Knead Artisan Bread

This crusty, chewy bread has a beautiful open crumb and a golden crust that’s perfect for melting butter into every bite.

Ingredients:

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp active dry yeast
• 325 ml warm water

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a sticky dough forms.
2. Cover and let rise overnight (12–18 hours) at room temperature.
3. Turn out the dough, shape it roughly, and let it rest while the oven heats.
4. Preheat a Dutch oven at 230°C. Place the dough inside and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 15 minutes.
5. Let it cool slightly, then slice and enjoy with butter.

3. Honey Oat Bread

Sweet, hearty, and wholesome, this bread is soft on the inside with a lightly chewy crust—perfect for spreading salted or herb butter.

Ingredients:

• 250 g whole wheat flour
• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 100 g rolled oats
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 7 g dry yeast
• 300 ml warm milk or water

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast in warm milk or water with honey.
2. Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients and melted butter.
3. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape, place in a loaf tin, and rise again for 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 190°C for 35–40 minutes. Let cool before serving with a pat of butter.

4. Soft Dinner Rolls

Buttery, pillowy rolls are a dinner-table classic. These are made for pulling apart and melting butter into every warm fold.

Ingredients:

• 400 g bread flour
• 7 g instant yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 250 ml warm milk
• 50 g unsalted butter, softened
• Extra butter for brushing

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Add warm milk and knead in butter until the dough is soft and elastic.
2. Let rise for 1 hour. Divide into 12 balls and arrange in a greased baking pan.
3. Let rise again for 30 minutes. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.
4. Brush hot rolls with melted butter and serve immediately.

5. Irish Soda Bread

Fast, easy, and full of rustic charm, soda bread is perfect with butter and jam—or just butter and nothing else.

Ingredients:

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 300 ml buttermilk (or plant milk with lemon juice)

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients, then add buttermilk to form a soft dough.
2. Shape into a round loaf, place on a baking tray, and cut a deep cross on top.
3. Bake at 200°C for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
4. Slice warm and spread generously with butter.

There’s no better companion for fresh bread than butter—whether you love it plain, salted, or infused with herbs and garlic. These five recipes offer a range of textures and flavors, from soft and fluffy to crusty and hearty, all ready to soak up every golden bit. Try one this week, and rediscover the joy of homemade bread, warm from the oven and dripping with butter.